Job Description
Specialised dementia care in a unique setting...
The HICA Group has an exciting opportunity for you to join our new community as we prepare to launch our new project within The Grange for older people and those with dementia.
We are looking for caring and passionate individuals to join our new team as a Care Support Worker. A full and comprehensive training programme will be provided, so if you are new to the care sector, we will help you start you journey with support and guidance.
- Starting rate of pay is £10.50 per hour, increasing to £10.80 per hour after 6 months’ service.
- An additional enhancement of 50p per hour for night staff.
- Full hours available with paid breaks!
The Role
Working under the direction of your shift team leader with additional support from our experienced management team, your day as a Care Support Worker with us will involve:
- Spending time with our residents and getting to know their wants and needs to ensure the highest standards of service are provided.
- Being an advocate for our residents, ensuring their preferences are met by supporting nurses and managers with reviewing records and updating care plans.
- Helping our service users to maintain their independence by assisting with everyday living tasks, washing, and dressing.
- Keeping our residents engaged and active by encouraging them to access regular activities with the support of our dedicated Activities team.
- Working with our catering team to deliver a high-standard food and beverage service in accordance with our residents’ individual choices, needs and preferences.
Our Rewards & Benefits
- Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.
- Company induction, training and on-going development.
- Our dedicated Buddy system to help you start your journey with us.
- Savings on your everyday shopping and other entertainment- Save up to 8% with some retailers!
- Techsave loans – borrowing morning to buy technology-based gifts and repay this through your wages (Perfect for Christmas!)
- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Services and Plans.
- Seasonal prizes and competitions to be won throughout the year (Easter, Summer, Halloween, Christmas and many more!)
- Uniform provided when you start.
- Convenient transport links and free on-site parking.
About us:
Providing residential care for people with early or moderate dementia and can accommodate up to 25 people in ground floor purposely designed studio and one bedroom apartments. Specially designed to the Stirling University Gold Standard and with the guidance of the Alzheimer’s society, the community is designed to support people with all aspects of their daily living, in a homely and familiar environment.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide evidence of their Covid-19 vaccination status.
(Please note - we do not offer sponsorship)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Day range:
Physical setting:
- Nursing home
- Residential home
Shift:
Experience:
- Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person